Stories from Japan

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A robbery involving over 2 kilograms of gold occurred in Higashi-Koisawa, Tokyo.

Japan is implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures for its space sector to protect satellites and related systems. The move responds to growing cyber threats and the increased vulnerability caused by integrating advanced technologies into space infrastructure.

Former world No. 4 tennis player Kei Nishikori has announced plans to retire at the end of the current season. The announcement was shared via social media platforms.

Kagawa Five Arrows defeated Kanazawa in the third game of the B3 playoffs on April 30.

SBI Holdings is in early-stage talks to acquire a stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The potential deal could result in Bitbank becoming a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, pending completion of due diligence.

A wind warning has been issued for Tojyo Town in Miyagi Prefecture.

A man has been arrested for allegedly incinerating his wife at a zoo in Japan.

Retired Olympic gold medal pair Riku Leutenauer and Miu Suzaki performed in the 'Bloom on Ice' figure skating show held today in Amagasaki. The pair, who won gold at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics, performed their first routine since retirement during the opening segment.

The Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, began its summer operations today. The zoo opening was delayed by two days due to a police investigation into a male employee arrested for corpse desecration.